Belonging.
Independence.
Disability Pride.
Starts Here.
Welcome to Disability network southwest michigan
The first stop for people with disabilities and their families in Southwest Michigan, proudly serving Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, & Van Buren counties.
Celebrating caretakers
Recognizing those who show up for loved ones with disabilities and others who need support.
Caregiving takes many forms, from helping with everyday activities to managing appointments, providing transportation, advocating, or simply being there when someone needs a hand.
OUR VISION
A fully accessible community where disability is valued as human diversity and everyone belongs.
OUR MISSION
We are people with disabilities advancing justice, access, and inclusion for the Disability Community.
WE BELIEVE...
- Disability is best understood by people who experience it.
- Disability is a natural part of the human condition.
- A disability doesn’t exist until someone encounters a barrier.
- Partnering with others is the best way to create change.
- The language we use to describe disability is powerful.
This 2025 Breaking Barriers Breakfast video was produced by Kzoom. A special thank you to the Kzoom team for their collaboration on this project.
The #DWord campaign is about changing the conversation.
Disability is part of everyday life in every community. Even so, disability is still too often misunderstood, overlooked, or left out of the conversation entirely.
This July and beyond, we’re inviting our community to change that. Join us as we celebrate disability pride, challenge stereotypes, and embrace a simple truth: disability is not uncommon.
